In an overnight assault on 30-31 October, Russia launched a nationwide drone and missile attack targeting Ukrainian cities, railways, and energy infrastructure. The most intense strikes hit Sumy, where 15 civilians — including four children — were injured, according to the local authorities. Other Russian attacks killed 12 and injured at least 57 civilians.

According to Ukraine’s Air Force, the country was hit with 145 strike drones and one Iskander-M ballistic missile between 19:00 on 30 October and the early hours of 31 October. Most of the drones were of the Shahed and Gerbera types. Air defense units, electronic warfare teams, and mobile fire groups shot down or suppressed 107 drones and one missile. However, 36 drones managed to strike 20 locations.

Russia attacks Sumy, injures civilians

From the evening of 30 October through the morning of 31 October, Russian forces attacked Sumy with ten strike drones, causing widespread destruction in residential areas and key infrastructure sites, injuring 15 civilians. According to the regional prosecutor’s office and local officials, drones hit single-family homes and multi-story buildings in two districts.

The State Emergency Service of Sumy Oblast reported that a nine-story apartment building was struck, igniting fires in five apartments and seven balconies. Elsewhere, a two-story house and detached residences sustained major damage. Two critical infrastructure sites were also hit, and two men — aged 49 and 54 — were injured there.

Russia also struck the passenger train depot of Ukrzaliznytsia in Sumy. The railway operator reported that maintenance buildings and rolling stock were damaged or destroyed. Vice PM for Ukraine's restoration Oleksii Kuleba said the depot served purely civilian purposes — preparing carriages for daily routes — and condemned the strike as part of a deliberate campaign targeting non-military infrastructure.

Ukrzaliznytsia confirmed no railway staff were injured, as they had reached shelters in time.

In addition to Sumy, Russian drones struck railway facilities in Kharkiv Oblast. The Kharkiv Oblast Administration confirmed that infrastructure and power lines were damaged in Lozova Raion.

Donetsk Oblast: eight civilians killed in single day

Donetsk Oblast recorded the highest civilian death toll over the past 24 hours. According to the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, Russian attacks on 30 October killed eight people and injured 18. In Hryshyne, Pokrovsk City Military Administration reported that a married couple died when their home was shelled.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported yesterday evening that two people were killed and others injured in a Russian bombing of the Sloviansk thermal power station, calling the attack “pure terror.”

Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv oblasts hit by drone and artillery fire

• In Kherson Oblast, Russian forces shelled 45 settlements, according to Oblast Military Administration head Oleksandr Prokudin. One person was killed, and seven others — including a child — were injured.
• Zaporizhzhia Oblast endured 673 Russian strikes on 30 October, hitting 19 communities. Oblast head Ivan Fedorov reported that three people were killed and 29 injured.
• Kharkiv Oblast officials said various Russian attacks injured three people — a 78-year-old man, a 56-year-old , and a 59-year-old man.

Other oblasts: strikes and interceptions

• In Mykolaiv Oblast, falling debris from a downed Shahed drone damaged a medical facility, a private residence, and three cars, but no injuries were reported, according to the Oblast Military Administration.
• Cherkasy Oblast head Ihor Taburets reported that air defenses intercepted a strike drone and two missiles on 30 October. No injuries or damage occurred. The night of 31 October remained calm in the oblast.
• In Chernihiv Oblast, Russian forces attacked four border communities using FPV drones, mortars, and UAV-dropped explosives. No injuries were reported.

Last night, Russia launched a massive overnight drone and missile barrage that targeted Ukraine’s power grid and civilian infrastructure.  While air defenses prevented a majority of the threats from reaching their targets, the attack caused damage — with fatalities, blackouts, and destroyed infrastructure in several regions. The attack killed at least two people, injured nearly 20 — including children.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the assault as a continuation of Russia’s "terror" war against civilian life and called for new sanctions against Russia.

Power grid hit as Russia unleashes air and missile barrage

The combined Russian attack began late on 29 October and continued into the morning of 30 October. Ukrainian monitoring channels tracked waves of Shahed explosive drones entering airspace starting at 17:04, with the first explosions reported in Chernihiv. Hours later, missiles were launched from various platforms, including air-, sea-, and land-based systems. Russian forces employed ballistic, cruise, and aeroballistic missiles, including Kinzhal and Kalibr types.

Air alerts were active across most of Ukraine overnight, and explosions were heard in multiple oblasts, including Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, Khmelnytskyi, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Kyiv. The Zaporizhzhia attack lasted several hours, with drones preceding ballistic strikes.

Air Force reports 705 threats tracked, 623 neutralized

Ukraine’s Air Force reported that from 19:00 on 29 October, Russia launched a complex combined aerial attack involving 705 total air threats: 653 drones and 52 missiles of various types.

Intercepted or suppressed aerial threats included:

• 592 drones, including Shahed and Gerbera types;
• 7 Kalibr cruise missiles;
• 1 Iskander-K cruise missile;
• 21 Kh-101 cruise missiles;
• 2 Kh-59/69 guided aviation missiles.

Zelenskyy: Russia continues "terror war" against civilians

President Zelenskyy addressed the attack in a statement, confirming hits on residential areas in Zaporizhzhia, where dozens were injured and two people killed. The Russian attack critically injured a seven-year-old boy in Ladiyzhyn, Vinnytsia Oblast, the President reported.

“Russia continues its terrorist war against life,” Zelenskyy said, calling for increased pressure on Moscow, including sanctions targeting oil, gas, and finance sectors, and secondary sanctions against those who sponsor the war.

He added that Ukraine expects the United States, Europe, and G7 countries not to ignore Moscow’s intent to destroy everything.

Zaporizhzhia: Dormitory destroyed, two dead, 17 injured

Zaporizhzhia was among the most severely hit oblasts. Russian forces struck the city with both missiles and drones over several hours overnight, hitting five apartment buildings and several one-family homes, according to local authorities.

One Russian missile hit a dormitory, destroying multiple floors. Rescue teams recovered the body of a 62-year-old man identified by his sister.

"A woman recognized her brother’s house in a news report and began trying to reach him by phone. She later rushed to the scene, where, during the recovery of the body, she identified her brother," Suspilne wrote.

Later, the rescuers pulled another victim from the rubble.

According to the Zaporizhzhia Oblast Prosecutor’s Office, five apartment buildings and several private houses were damaged. In total, 17 people were injured, including six children.

Infrastructure facilities were also hit, and fires broke out in residential areas. A criminal investigation for war crimes has been launched.

Kyiv Oblast: some 60 drones downed, woman injured

Kyiv Oblast came under a mass drone attack, with air defenses shooting down around 60 Shahed drones, the oblast administration reported. No damage to critical infrastructure was reported, but a 35-year-old woman in Boryspil was hospitalized with severe injuries. 

Cherkasy Oblast: Farm fire, homes damaged, no injuries

In Cherkasy Oblast, drones and missiles targeted Zvenyhorod area, the oblast authorities said. Drone debris damaged a power line and several civilian homes, and caused a fire at a farm building. One animal was killed in the blaze. Authorities confirmed no civilian injuries.

According to regional officials, Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 12 drones and one missile over the oblast.

Dnipro: Power outage delays trains

Explosions were reported in Dnipro and surrounding areas. The local power grid suffered significant disruptions, forcing Ukrainian Railways to switch to backup locomotives. At least 11 passenger trains were delayed due to the outage, according to Suspilne.

Rivne Oblast: Infrastructure damaged, no casualties

Russian air attacks targeted infrastructure in Rivne Oblast. Local officials said civilian facilities sustained minor damage. There were no injuries.

Ukrainian Air Force monitoring channels reported possible launches of Kinzhal missiles toward Rivne, and drone activity was recorded in the southern parts of the oblast.

Lviv Oblast: Energy facilities and homes damaged

Lviv Oblast suffered hits to two energy infrastructure sites as part of the overnight attack. The regional military administration confirmed power outages and introduced hourly shutdown schedules. Several private buildings and a vehicle in the town of Khodoriv were also damaged.

Authorities said repairs were underway and heating season preparation was not interrupted due to backup systems.

Chernivtsi Oblast: Missile debris damages power line

In Chernivtsi Oblast, three Russian cruise missiles were detected in the airspace. One was shot down, and its debris damaged a power line in Novoselytsia community. No injuries were reported.

Odesa Oblast: Energy worker injured, 26,900 homes lose power

A strike on an energy facility in Odesa Oblast injured one energy worker, who received medical treatment. Damage was described as “significant” by DTEK energy company. About 26,900 households temporarily lost power, while critical infrastructure was restored using backup generators.

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast: 22 drones downed, missile hits Dnipro, fires in Synelnykove district

The oblast administration reported that air defenses shot down 22 Russian drones over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

A Russian missile targeted an enterprise in Dnipro. Drone strikes hit Synelnykove district, causing fires and damaging infrastructure and private houses. In Nikopol district, Russian forces used FPV drones and artillery against several communities.

The authorities reported no casualties in the region.

Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk oblasts: continued Russian attacks, civilian casualties reported

Russian forces continued shelling and bombing Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk oblasts, according to local authorities.

• In Sumy Oblast, 40 attacks were recorded, including 20 strikes with guided aerial bombs. An FPV drone strike killed a 43-year-old man.
• In Kharkiv Oblast, authorities reported 172 combat engagements. The oblast also came under shelling, drone, bomb, and missile attacks. A 48-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman were injured.
• Russian attacks in Donetsk Oblast killed two civilians and injured seven.